Interaction-induced two-photon edge states in an extended Hubbard model realized in a cavity array

Maxim A. Gorlach, Alexander N. Poddubny

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Abstract

We study theoretically two-photon states in a periodic array of coupled cavities with both on-site and nonlocal Kerr-type nonlinearities. In the absence of nonlinearity the structure is topologically trivial and possesses no edge states. The interplay of two nonlinear interaction mechanisms described by the extended Hubbard model facilitates the formation of edge states of bound photon pairs. Numerical and exact analytical results for the two-photon wave functions are presented. Our findings thus shed light onto the edge states of composite particles and their localization properties.

Original languageEnglish
Article number033831
JournalPhysical Review A
Volume95
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 23 Mar 2017
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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